What is Podiatry and How Can it Help?
What is Podiatry and how can it help? I want to help clear up any confusion many of us have regarding Podiatrists. When I tell people I am a Podiatrist, I always get asked what a Podiatrist actually does. I hope by the end of reading this you will be far more aware of what a […]
Why Exercise to Improve Bone Mineral Density?
Why exercise is proven to improve Bone Mineral Density? Over 1 million Australians have osteoporosis, a condition in which an individual’s bones become fragile, and are therefore at a higher risk of fractures. Osteopenia, or low bone density, is when the density of a person’s bones falls between normal ranges and diagnosed osteoporosis. Areas commonly […]
What Are the Most Common Summer Injuries?
What are the most common summer Injuries? Whether it’s chasing after those New Year’s goals, getting back into the summer sport and activities or just relaxing during the holidays, it’s important to watch out for those common summer injuries. These often include injuries to the shoulders, knees and lower back. Shoulder injuries are commonly seen […]
I’ve been referred by my GP… What’s next?
I’ve been referred by my GP… What’s next? The answer is simple, Whether you have been suffering from a chronic condition for years, or even if it’s something that’s happened recently, getting treatment from an allied health practitioner is an exciting step. One of the most common questions we get asked is: “I’ve been referred by […]
Balance – Why is it important?
Balance Balance training is an often-overlooked but essential part of any rehabilitation or fitness program and it becomes even more important as we age. We tend to take our balance for granted when we are younger, but as we age our ability to balance effectively deteriorates, and tasks that were once easy to perform can […]
Why do I get Shoulder Pain? How can I avoid it?
Rotator Cuff Injuries Anatomy: The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles. These include the supraspinatus M, infraspinatus M, subscapularis M and the teres minor M. In addition, there are synergistic muscles that also assist in movements of the shoulder such as the latissimus dorsi muscle and the deltoid muscle. Biomechanics: The shoulder joint […]
Why I Need to Learn Muscle Activation Before Strengthening?
Why it’s Important to learn Muscle activation before jumping into strength training! The team here at StudioXphys will have a thorough discussion with our new clients about the importance of muscle activation before you start strength training. Better activation means better muscle recruitment and quicker strength gains with less chance of injury. This includes Core […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Role of ACL One of four major ligaments in the knee. Connects femur (thigh bone) to tibia (shin bone). ACL prevents your tibia from going too far forward or rotating too much. In addition to being a mechanical stabiliser, it also provides input to your nervous system about joint position. Risk […]
Exercising While on Holiday
Travel Ideas for Travel Everyone wants to enjoy their holiday to the fullest but many don’t want to give up their exercise routine while away for so many weeks. There’s no need to worry. Often many of your home rehab program exercises, from your allied health professional, can be performed with little to no equipment. […]
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS)
Iliotibial band syndrome, also known as iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS), is a condition most commonly seen in runners and cyclists or other athletes that require frequent bending and straightening of the knee. This movement can lead to friction of the iliotibial band over the side of the femur as the heel strikes the ground […]
